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As a parent, one of your key responsibilities is ensuring your child gets a full-time, suitable education, usually by attending
If you are involved in a claim or dispute, our expert disputes lawyers will help you explore alternative resolution options to avoid costly and time consuming court action. If this is not possible, we will be by your side throughout the case, advising you on strategy and the process if you decide to pursue the matter in court.
There are a number of alternatives available before you reach a decision to go to court. Either negotiating directly with the opposing party, conciliation and mediation using a neutral third party, or expert determination, adjudication, arbitration and ombudsman schemes – where the decision is imposed by a neutral third party.
The Legal 500 says: “The Tees dispute resolution team works very quickly and efficiently, with zeal and true professionalism. The members of the team are friendly and extremely personable. They work well together and can be contacted easily. Their depth of knowledge is exceptional and this knowledge is used cleverly with individual clients’ needs always at the forefront.”
Tees is a Top-Tier Legal 500 firm with a multi-disciplinary team who can help you with all aspects related to business borrowing and other financial products. We have an in-house team of independent financial advisers who work closely with our legal teams to ensure joined-up first rate service. Our legal and financial specialists collaborate to deliver a cohesive and high-quality service, ensuring your business protection planning and implementation needs are fully met.

Very in-depth knowledge and much depth to the team. The advice is always on point with due consideration given to cost:benefit analysis.
Legal 500 UK, 2025


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